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INFLUENZA A(H1N1): SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Influenza A(H1N1) - update 16
5 May 2009 -- As of 16:00 GMT, 5 May 2009, 21 countries have officially reported 1490 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.

No rationale for travel restrictions
1 May 2009 -- WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the Influenza A(H1N1) virus.

Influenza pandemic alert raised from phase 4 to 5
29 April 2009

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Use of antiviral drugs against influenza A(H1N1)

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FOR THE MEDIA

Statement by the Director-General to the UN General Assembly
4 May 2009

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands
5 May 2009 launch of the initiative

Financial crisis and global health

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Meningitis epidemic currently sweeping through sub-Saharan Africa
21 April 2009

Save lives: make hospitals safe in emergencies
7 April 2009

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